At a Glance
Median Income
$63,438
$21,429 per capita
Home Value
$64,600
Zillow: $126,760
Median Rent
$786/mo
50.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
10.9%
19.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.5%
15.8% smoking rate
How Roberts Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Roberts's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Roberts a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Roberts residents earn a median household income of $63,438 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,429. The unemployment rate stands at 10.9% (203% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 367 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Roberts is $64,600 , 77% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $126,760. Median rent is $786/month, with 50.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
15.5% of adults in Roberts hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Roberts has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population493
Median Age36.3 yrs
Density1,027/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$63,438
Per Capita$21,429
Unemployment10.9%
Poverty19.3%
County GDP$1,119M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$64,600
Rent$786
Ownership81.4%
Zillow$126,760
Housing Units207
Rent Burden50.0%
Health
Obesity37.5%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,101/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain44.4 in/yr
Elevation781 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+11.2%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 25%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.8%
Internet Speed49 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Roberts was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Central Il Regional/Bloomington-Normal (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.